Wildfire

Explore the latest insights on wildfire management and prevention through cutting-edge technology. From innovative drone regulations to government initiatives like the DHS’s new counter-drone office, this tag highlights how experts are tackling wildfire risks. Stay informed on tools and policies shaping safer skies and smarter wildfire responses.

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ACLU Unveils Drone Surveillance Report as House Advances ACERO Act and SC Debates New Legislation

Laura Bennett Apr 5, 2026 0

ACLU Publishes Major Report on Drone Surveillance and Airspace Restrictions The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has released a significant report titled “Drones for Them, Not for Us,” which critiques current U.S. drone policies. The…

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Japan Utilizes Drones for Nighttime Mapping of Wildfires

Laura Bennett Apr 4, 2026 0

Japan Utilizes Drones for Nighttime Wildfire Mapping In response to a wildfire that erupted on Mount Ogi in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, drones were deployed to assist firefighting efforts during nighttime hours when ground crews were…

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House Approves ACERO Act, Advancing Drone Wildfire Legislation to Senate

Laura Bennett Mar 28, 2026 0

U.S. House Passes ACERO Act to Enhance Wildfire Response The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 390, the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) Act, on February 24, 2026. This bipartisan…

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Seneca’s Aspen Firefighting Drones Undergo Critical Evaluation for Fire Suppression Efficiency

Laura Bennett Mar 21, 2026 0

Seneca's Firefighting Drones Deployed in Aspen, Colorado Seneca's autonomous firefighting drones are set to be deployed in Aspen, Colorado, this fire season. This initiative aims to address a longstanding question among fire chiefs: can…

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SWEPCO Sends Skydio X10 Drones To Scout Power Lines In East Texas

Laura Bennett Mar 18, 2026 0

Photo credit: SWEPCO Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today! East Texas utility SWEPCO has a new way to find the branches that will kill your power before they actually do it. The drones are already…

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FAA 2025 Enforcement Report: Drone Pilots Fined Up To $36,770, Certificates Suspended And Revoked

Laura Bennett Mar 13, 2026 0

Photo credit: Pilot Institute Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today! Drone pilots are losing their certificates and being fined up to $36,770. And one pilot just had their certificate permanently revoked.…

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Your Weekend Drone Flight Might Be Worth More Than You Think

Laura Bennett Mar 7, 2026 0

Photo credit: Spexi Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today! In 1858, a French photographer tied a camera to a hot air balloon and took the first known aerial photograph just outside Paris. It was art. It…

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Oklahoma Drones Drop Poison Pellets To Kill Invasive Cedar Trees

Laura Bennett Mar 6, 2026 0

Photo credit: Grass Ag Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today! Oklahoma has a slow-motion wildfire crisis growing one tree at a time. Drones dropping herbicide pellets tree by tree may be the most…

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Drone Jobs Are Booming Across The Mountain West, And A Reno Kids Club Is Building The Next…

Laura Bennett Mar 3, 2026 0

Mayrem Campos tracks a drone’s flight path during a certification training session at the Boys and Girls Club in Reno, Nevada. Credit: K. / Mountain West News Bureau Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today!…

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Aspen Fire Department Deploys AI Firefighting Drones

Laura Bennett Feb 19, 2026 0

Photo credit: Seneca Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today! In the mountain town of Aspen, where forests press close against homes and ski lodges, wildfire season no longer waits politely for summer.…

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